Working in a Zoo with Beast Taming System

All kidding aside, to be a "grand cultivator," he’d have to at least break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm to truly be considered on the path.

You eat a meal one bite at a time and walk a path one step at a time.

Yang Qi was already quite satisfied with his smooth advancement to the Third Level of Qi Cultivation.

He carefully savored the changes brought by his new realm.

His Magical Power was denser and purer, the range of his Spiritual Sense had expanded slightly, and his control over his body and Magical Power was far more adept.

He withdrew his power, stood up, and stretched his stiff limbs.

Then, he went downstairs.

He first went to the backyard to dismantle the Demon Extermination Array, which had been running all night. Then he tallied his gains; his total contribution points had surpassed seven hundred.

’Seven consecutive draws!’

Yang Qi went straight to the lottery.

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn the prize: Tier One High-Grade Body Protection Talisman.]

’Not bad. I just used one, and now it’s already been replenished.’

Yang Qi nodded.

The Body Protection Talisman was a lifesaver in critical moments. The one he used yesterday in the mountains to block a bullet had been invaluable.

He drew again.

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn the prize: Tier One High-Grade Body Protection Talisman.]

’Another Body Protection Talisman? Fine by me. The more, the merrier.’

Yang Qi put it away.

He continued to draw.

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn the prize: Tier One High-Grade Vajra Talisman.]

’A Vajra Talisman?’

Yang Qi’s eyes lit up. This was the first time he had ever drawn this type of Talisman.

He checked the description. Once activated, the Talisman would make the user’s body, inside and out, as solid as a fortress and indestructible for five minutes, providing extremely strong defensive power.

Ordinary firearms would be basically useless against it.

’What a great item. A treasure for tanking damage in a pinch.’

Delighted, Yang Qi carefully put it away.

He drew again.

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn the prize: Tier One High-Grade Teleportation Talisman.]

’A Teleportation Talisman?’

Another new reward.

As the name suggested, activating the Spirit Talisman allowed for instant teleportation to a pre-marked location, up to a maximum straight-line distance of five kilometers.

’A must-have for making a quick getaway. It’s a great tool for both pursuit and escape.’

Yang Qi mused that if used correctly, this thing could produce miraculous results.

He drew again.

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn the prize: Tier One High-Grade Divine Movement Talisman.]

’Huh... What’s going on today? Another new Spirit Talisman?’

Yang Qi looked thoughtfully at the Talisman in his hand, which was emitting a faint green glow.

The Divine Movement Talisman was a speed-type support Talisman. It could significantly boost movement speed for a period of time.

’So if I can’t win a fight, I can run, and if I can’t outrun them, I can just teleport away?’

He drew again.

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn the prize: Corpse Transformation Talisman.]

Yang Qi: "..."

He fell silent, staring at the dusty, unremarkable-looking Talisman in his hand that nonetheless exuded a grim aura.

’It’s settled... Looks like the system is afraid I’m going to kick the bucket or get into serious trouble.’

Yang Qi rubbed his chin as he summarized the situation.

’Defensive, escape, and evasion talismans... It’s even prepared something for me to "destroy the corpse and erase all traces"...’

Yang Qi thought back to yesterday afternoon’s confrontation with the drug lord Qin Hanming in the mountains.

If it had been purely a matter of lethality and personal safety, he had faster, more covert methods at his disposal.

A silent Geng Metal Sword Pointing!

With Yang Qi’s current Cultivation, it would have been enough to pierce his opponent’s vitals and kill him instantly.

The problem was, the wound left by the Geng Metal Sword Pointing was too unique. It would be impossible to explain afterward. A forensic examiner would see something was off at a glance, inevitably triggering a deeper investigation.

On the other hand, doing what he did yesterday—using his Guardian Beasts to subdue his opponent with scratches and bites—was a bit more perilous, but the marks left behind were plausible. They could be completely explained away as "animal attack" and "self-defense."

As for whether he had considered "disposing of" Qin Hanming at the time?

For one, Yang Qi wasn’t a bloodthirsty person. Although his opponent had intended to kill him, he had already been subdued and would be punished severely by the law.

For another, a body—whether buried in a hole or burned—would still leave traces.

There are wolves in Cangshan. If they dug up the body and ate half of it, leaving behind some bones and remains, it would become a major case the moment a ranger found it!

But with the appearance of the Corpse Transformation Talisman, this was no longer a problem.

When used, this thing could envelop a corpse and rapidly turn it into a harmless gas that would dissipate in the wind, leaving no physical trace behind.

It was the perfect tool for a "professional cleanup"!

’Tsk... I hope I never have to use this thing.’

Yang Qi lamented.

The last lottery draw—

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn the prize: Corpse Transformation Talisman.]

’Well, fine...’

’Whether I’ll ever use them or not, I’ll put them away for now. Better to be prepared.’

Yang Qi carefully put the two Corpse Transformation Talismans away.

After steadying his nerves, Yang Qi checked the time and began to prepare breakfast for his furry kids.

He prepared cat food for Xiaojiu, dog food for Bai Wan, Hu Zi, and Leopard, and a special feed from the garden for Ta Xue.

He then went out to start his daily work.

He fed the Gray Wolf and the little raccoon.

As for Horn Carved Qi Zai, Yang Qi planned to visit it in the evening and bring it some Spirit Rice Balls as an extra treat.

「A little after ten in the morning.」

After finishing his work, Yang Qi drove to the narcotics unit to give a follow-up statement.

The police officer who received him was very courteous.

Yang Qi recounted the entire encounter with Qin Hanming, truthfully describing everything except for the part where he used the Small Transport Technique to move the pistol and grenade.

The officer taking the statement was left dumbfounded. His pen flew across the paper, and he looked at Yang Qi with a mixture of amazement and admiration.

After he finished the statement, it was time for lunch.

Xiao Jun insisted on treating Yang Qi to a simple meal in their unit’s cafeteria, saying it was a preliminary thank-you from the unit for his significant assistance.

The invitation was too warm to refuse, so Yang Qi accepted.

The food in the narcotics unit’s cafeteria was tasty, and the portions were generous.

Xiao Jun ate with him, and the two of them chatted about the case and other animal-related topics.

After the meal, they continued to talk as they walked.

Just as they stepped out of the cafeteria, they saw a few uniformed officers gathered in a shady corner near the office building. A police dog seemed to be lying on the ground in their midst, and the officers were discussing something in low voices.